New Tech Kites New Tech Kites Discussion Forum    FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  French Kiss          New Tech Kites Forum Index -> Tuning & Repair Tips, Advice, Questions View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message HiFly Kite Enthusiast Joined: 18 May 2005 Posts: 17 Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 4:49 pm    Post subject: French Kiss Hi, someone tuned his FK allready (frame, bridle,...)? How much weight do you use or changed the setup in any way? It's curious, it does nice and easy Yofades and Crazycopters, but some "standardmoves" are kind of strange (for me) to do. I think there is some more potential in this kite as it shows allready. Mike Back to top Chris Mile High Club Joined: 12 May 2005 Posts: 289 Location: Austin, TX Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 5:35 pm    Post subject: Hey Mike, What standard moves are difficult for you? Cheers, Chris Back to top HiFly Kite Enthusiast Joined: 18 May 2005 Posts: 17 Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 10:50 am    Post subject: Hi Chris, some axel- and fade-based tricks, maybe it's the huge tail weight (25-35g), the factory setup seems very pitchy. But that wouldn't be the first kite, I have to modify to my (smoother) style. lately I looked back on the '06 prototype pictures and recognized some changes, like the single standoff (pretty long one), but also the center-T (and maybe lower spreader?) and the new weightsystem. Is there a reason, it got a full-pultruded-frame? I think a P200-frame, like the Techno got, wouldn't be that bad either, at least as lower spreader (and a onepiece-LE). 11oz isn't also that lightweight for a 7' kite. But I think, it would be a cool kite for a "pro-version", with some more features of his big brother, the FC. Mike Back to top Chris Mile High Club Joined: 12 May 2005 Posts: 289 Location: Austin, TX Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 5:04 pm    Post subject: HiFly wrote: some axel- and fade-based tricks, maybe it's the huge tail weight (25-35g), the factory setup seems very pitchy. But that wouldn't be the first kite, I have to modify to my (smoother) style. I've never been a fan of tail weights. HiFly wrote: lately I looked back on the '06 prototype pictures and recognized some changes, like the single standoff (pretty long one), but also the center-T (and maybe lower spreader?) and the new weightsystem. Is there a reason, it got a full-pultruded-frame? I think a P200-frame, like the Techno got, wouldn't be that bad either, at least as lower spreader (and a onepiece-LE). 11oz isn't also that lightweight for a 7' kite. But I think, it would be a cool kite for a "pro-version", with some more features of his big brother, the FC. Mike These FC are made at a different factory. Hence, the difference in the hardware. Framing it with P-200s or other wrapped framed would have jacked the price up quite a bit. I doubt there will ever be a pro-version. But that doesn't stop you or others from reframing the kite to suite your tastes. Best regards, Chris Back to top HiFly Kite Enthusiast Joined: 18 May 2005 Posts: 17 Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 4:02 pm    Post subject: Noone else with a FK and some experiences? we did some video last week, you can download here Mike Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         New Tech Kites Forum Index -> Tuning & Repair Tips, Advice, Questions All times are GMT - 5 Hours Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum New Tech News----------------News and Updates (Please Read Now!) Products----------------Sport KitesReviewsSingle Line KitesPower KitesAir-YOsSpirit QuadVideosFlight School Videos Activities----------------Events Community----------------Getting StartedFlight SchoolTuning & Repair Tips, Advice, QuestionsKite LoungeGeneral Discussion  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group